Resources and Support for Caregivers of Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on February 2, 2016
Tags: aid and attendance, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
Recent studies show that caregivers of veterans – while similar in many ways to those caring for the aging or someone with a chronic illness – actually face many additional challenges and experience a longer-term, more encompassing life-change when becoming a caregiver. For example: 30% of caregivers of veterans have been caring for a loved Read More »
How to Apply for the Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit
Posted in Uncategorized on January 19, 2016
Tags: aid and attendance, FAQ, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
VeteranAid.org was created to be an educational and supportive website for veterans and families looking for the Aid and Attendance benefit. This infographic was recently created to share with veterans and their family members so awareness can be spread about this little known veterans pension benefit. Please share this image with your friends, family, on Read More »
Funding Your Veteran-Owned Business
Posted in Uncategorized on January 5, 2016
Tags: employment, military, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
If you are a veteran looking to leverage the leadership and discipline you learned in the service to create an outstanding business of your own, you’re not alone. There are more than 3 million veteran-owned businesses in the U.S., and 30% of all American business owners are veterans. It seems that the formula of armed Read More »
Travel Deals for Retired Military and Selected Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on December 16, 2015
Tags: tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
A lot of us dream of travel after retirement but most of us don’t follow through. A 2011 poll of retirees found that 2/3 traveled less or the same amount as they did before retirement, in part due to the cost involved. There are plenty of resources for frugal travelers, but there are a few Read More »
My application was denied. Should I appeal?: Aid and Attendance Benefit FAQ
Posted in Uncategorized on December 8, 2015
Tags: aid and attendance, FAQ, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
This is a question that comes up often in the VeteranAid forums. If you are filing an application for the Aid and Attendance benefit for yourself or your loved one and the award of the benefits is denied, it is an unfortunate situation to be presented with. Here is our best advice to navigate you through Read More »
Senior Benefits for Veterans’ Spouses
Posted in Uncategorized on December 8, 2015
Tags: aid and attendance, military spouses, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
Getting by can be hard as you age. You thought you’d set plenty away for retirement, but there are more expenses than you’d expected, and health care seems to eat up more of your budget every year. It can get pretty disheartening. If you’re struggling to cover all the costs of life as you age, Read More »
How to Afford Assisted Living
Posted in Uncategorized on December 4, 2015
Tags: aid and attendance, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
The costs of senior care can be staggering. But when you need it, you need it. A move to assisted living rarely feels optional. Most people would prefer to stay in their homes if given the option, but as the needs of a senior increase and the burden put on caregivers becomes unsustainable, you have Read More »
What You Should Know About DIC Benefits
Posted in Uncategorized on November 30, 2015
Tags: tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans benefits
The wide world of benefits available to veterans, their spouses, and their dependents is very complicated. Keeping track of what’s out there, what you might qualify for, and what you can actually expect to get in the instances where you do qualify is nearly impossible for the average military family. In the hopes of helping Read More »
What to Know About CHAMPVA Benefits
Posted in Uncategorized on November 23, 2015
Tags: tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
Veterans and their families can take advantage of a good number of different types of benefits, but often you have to figure that out they exist first. Most veterans are familiar with TRICARE, the health care program that provides coverage to active duty service members and their families. You may be less familiar with CHAMPVA, Read More »
VeteranAid.org News Segment in Jacksonville, FL
Posted in Uncategorized on November 17, 2015
Tags: aid and attendance, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
Did you catch the VeteranAid.org news clip that aired last week on Veterans Day? Here is direct article from the news segment. We thank the Jacksonville NBC news network for sharing VeteranAid.org and it's mission with it's viewers. Veterans Claim they Paid Hundreds to get Free Benefits JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Call it what you want, Read More »
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